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Creamy Tuscan Chicken Skillet

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A quick and easy creamy chicken skillet with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces/170g each), pounded to even thickness
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained with some oil reserved)
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 120g), washed and dried
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • ½ cup chicken broth (120ml)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Pound them to an even thickness of about ½ inch (1.3 cm). Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the chicken breasts and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup chicken broth, stirring to combine. Let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with extra salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Add the baby spinach leaves and stir into the sauce until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top, cover with a lid or foil, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to meld flavors and warm the chicken.
  7. Remove the lid and sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the skillet. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat chicken dry and pound evenly for best sear. Use medium-high heat for searing and medium to low heat when simmering sauce to prevent curdling. Add broth if sauce thickens too much. Avoid overcrowding pan when searing chicken. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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